Originally Posted by
blimey
Just out of interest, has anyone ever done, or heard of a first ever tanking trip being done at night? Sounds a bit nuts.
Somewhere there is the official accident report (perhaps on another thread here - I have it somewhere) meanwhile this overview will give you some idea of the then training environment and reason for first night air refuel & SEAD (not to be repeated forthwith say powers that be).
https://www.military.com/daily-news/...ning-gaps.html
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https://www.airforcemag.com/pilot-er...al-f-16-crash/ "...In addition, Kelly [ACC[ Air Combat Command] commander Gen. Mark D. Kelly] noted that Air Force instructions require pilots to successfully demonstrate proficiency in aerial refueling during the day before attempting it at night...."
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Official USAF Accident Report:
https://www.airforcemag.com/app/uplo...aw-AFB-ACC.pdf (3.8Mb)